Cedar Creek (TN)
Campground · Tennessee · 59 bookable sites ·
Managed by the US Army Corps of Engineers
- 59
- Bookable sites
- 97 ft
- Max rig length
- up to 50
- People per site
- 1
- Accessible site
- 452 ft
- Elevation
Overview
Cedar Creek Campground on Old Hickory Lake in north-central Tennessee, offers 60 campsites and limitless options for activities like boating, hiking, fishing and relaxing on the swim beach. A picnic shelter located in the day use area may also be reserved on weekdays throughout the summer. The lake is named after the 7th U.S. President, Andrew Jackson, a Tennessee-native who earned the nickname "Old Hickory," because of his tough, aggressive personality.Recreation
Sailing, swimming and fishing are popular activities for visitors interested in water sports, while birders and wildlife viewers will delight in the abundance of migratory songbirds, waterfowl and white-tailed deer. Wild turkeys and rabbits also frequent the area.Facilities
Modern amenities such as laundry facilities and hot showers are available for a more comfortable camping experience. Sites also come with water and electric hookups for added convenience. Families will enjoy the playground, and visitors looking to entertain will find the group picnic shelter, which accommodates up to 50 guests, to be an excellent gathering spot. Parking, however, is not guaranteed.Natural Features
Old Hickory Lake is a 22,500 acre reservoir, primarily fed by the waters of the Cumberland River. The lake is surrounded by shady wooded areas and grassy flatlands, and offers an impressive 440 miles of scenic shoreline.Nearby Attractions
Cedar Creek is just beyond the Nashville metropolitan area. Head to the "Music City" to tour the Country Music Hall of Fame or explore former President, Andrew Jackson's early 19th century home, "The Hermitage," a National Historic Landmark. Also located just minutes from the park is the Shutes Branch Mountain Bike Trail.Charges & Cancellations
* Once your reservation has been created, there will be a $10.00 fee to cancel and a $10.00 fee to change your site or dates. * Cancellations made the day before, or up to the day after your arrival date will also be charged the first nights use fee. * No-Shows are charged a $20.00 fee plus the first nights use fee. * If your reservation is for 1 night, and you have been charged the first nights use fee, there is no $10.00 service fee.The facts
- 59 bookable sites
- 61 sites in total, including non-bookable
- 1 site for day use only
- 1 accessible site
- Vehicles up to 97 ft
- Up to 50 people per site
- Loops: CEDAR CREEK
Site types
- 58 Standard Electric
- 2 Management
- 1 Group Shelter Electric
Amenities
- Electric hookups
- Water hookups
- Campfires allowed
- Fire pits
- Picnic tables
- Shade
- Pets allowed
Not recorded upstream: sewer hookups, grills.
61 campsites at Cedar Creek (TN)
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Grade | Water | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | CEDAR CREEK | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | — | 48 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 02 | CEDAR CREEK | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | — | 42 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 03 | CEDAR CREEK | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | — | 51 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 04 | CEDAR CREEK | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | — | 51 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 05 | CEDAR CREEK | Management | Back In | Gravel | — | — | 57 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 06 | CEDAR CREEK | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | — | 58 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 07 | CEDAR CREEK | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | — | 49 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 08 | CEDAR CREEK | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | — | 53 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 09 | CEDAR CREEK | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | — | 47 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 10 | CEDAR CREEK | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | — | 43 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 11 | CEDAR CREEK | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | — | 60 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 12 | CEDAR CREEK | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | — | 76 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 13 | CEDAR CREEK | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | — | 60 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 14 | CEDAR CREEK | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | — | 54 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 15 | CEDAR CREEK | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | — | 54 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 16 | CEDAR CREEK | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | — | 44 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 17 | CEDAR CREEK | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | — | — | 42 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 18 | CEDAR CREEK | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | — | 67 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 19 | CEDAR CREEK | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | — | 56 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 20 | CEDAR CREEK | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | — | 62 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 21 | CEDAR CREEK | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | — | 57 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 22 | CEDAR CREEK | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | — | 57 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 23 | CEDAR CREEK | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | — | 57 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 24 | CEDAR CREEK | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | — | 54 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 25 | CEDAR CREEK | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | — | 54 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 26 | CEDAR CREEK | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | — | 47 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 27 | CEDAR CREEK | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | — | 60 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 28 | CEDAR CREEK | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | — | 67 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 29 | CEDAR CREEK | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | — | 62 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 30 | CEDAR CREEK | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | — | 52 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 31 | CEDAR CREEK | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | — | 58 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 32 | CEDAR CREEK | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | — | 54 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 33 | CEDAR CREEK | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | — | 55 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 34 | CEDAR CREEK | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | — | 60 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 35 | CEDAR CREEK | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | — | 54 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 36 | CEDAR CREEK | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | — | 54 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 37 | CEDAR CREEK | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | — | 57 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 38 | CEDAR CREEK | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | — | 56 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 39 | CEDAR CREEK | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | — | 71 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 40 | CEDAR CREEK | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | — | 71 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 41 | CEDAR CREEK | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | — | 71 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 42 | CEDAR CREEK | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | — | — | 85 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 43 | CEDAR CREEK | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | — | 61 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 44 | CEDAR CREEK | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | — | 60 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 45 | CEDAR CREEK | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | — | 55 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 46 | CEDAR CREEK | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | — | 66 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 47 | CEDAR CREEK | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | — | 69 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 48 | CEDAR CREEK | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | — | 66 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 49 | CEDAR CREEK | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | — | 71 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 50 | CEDAR CREEK | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | Lakefront | 60 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 51 | CEDAR CREEK | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | Slight | — | 87 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 52 | CEDAR CREEK | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | Lakefront | 60 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 53 | CEDAR CREEK | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | Slight | — | 95 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 54 | CEDAR CREEK | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | Lakefront | 64 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 55 | CEDAR CREEK | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | Slight | — | 97 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 56A | CEDAR CREEK | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | Lakefront | 69 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 56B | CEDAR CREEK | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | Lakefront | 65 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 57 | CEDAR CREEK | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | — | 45 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 58 | CEDAR CREEK | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | — | 45 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 59 | CEDAR CREEK | Management | Back In | Gravel | — | — | 45 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| P S | CEDAR CREEK | Group Shelter Electric | — | — | — | — | — | 50 | ♿ 🐾 |
Getting there
From Nashville, TN. Travel East on I-40 to exit 221A. Continue onto TN-45/Old Hickory Blvd. Turn right onto US-70/Lebanon Pike. Turn left onto Nonaville Road and travel until reaching a 4-way stop. Turn right at the 4-way stop onto Saundersville Road. The recreation area will be at the end of the road.
36.27676, -86.51077 · 36°16'36.3"N 86°30'38.8"W
Typical weather
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| Precip in | 4.3 | 4.7 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.4 | 4.3 | 4.7 | 4.1 | 3.7 | 3.5 | 4.0 | 4.6 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 2 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
Map
Fees and stay limits
No refunds for recreation use fees may be made at the project.
From Recreation.gov, which is not always current. The operator's own page is the authority on what you will be charged.
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Common questions about Cedar Creek (TN)
- Can you reserve a site at Cedar Creek (TN)?
- Yes, Cedar Creek (TN) is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Cedar Creek (TN) have?
- 61 sites in total, of which 59 can be booked.
- What is the maximum RV length at Cedar Creek (TN)?
- 97 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
- Are pets allowed at Cedar Creek (TN)?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Cedar Creek (TN).
- Does Cedar Creek (TN) have hookups?
- Electric, Water.
- Are campfires allowed at Cedar Creek (TN)?
- Campfires are allowed at Cedar Creek (TN). Check for a current fire restriction before you go.
Camping near Cedar Creek (TN)
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- Laguardo 3.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Shutes Branch 3.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Nat Caldwell Park 5 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Rockland Recreation Area 7.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Old Hickory Beach 8.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Seven Points (TN) 10.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Cook Day Use Area 10.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Anderson Road Campground 12.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Smith Springs 13.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
Contact
- Phone 615-754-4947
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
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